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iPad Ninja

Why not wait until your initial 12 months warrantee has expired before researching into a new one? And then, I plan on Apple care if I deem I need it, and by that I mean if I get the hint of any malfunctions over the first year.

So far, touch wood, my iPod touch has been as good as the day I bought it all those years ago. I find apple stuff of excellent quality so far

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iPF Novice

Why not wait until your initial 12 months warrantee has expired before researching into a new one? And then, I plan on Apple care if I deem I need it, and by that I mean if I get the hi t of any malfunctions over the first year.

So far, touch wood, my iPod touch has been as good as the day I bought it all those years ago. I find apple stuff of excellent quality so far

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That's probably excellent advise. Since this was my first real Apple product and I may be taking it places where it could be exposed to harsh conditions, I decided to go the SquareTrade route.

It does cover accidents, as opposed to Apple Care. Like any insurance, you hope you never need to use it.

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iPad Fan

I have an all risk policy that only cost me around $60 for the year.
Covers anything and everything that should happen such as breakage, theft, water damage, etc.
Price based on model. I have the most expensive due to 64G 3G.
Has a $50 deductible so I would recover $729 in my case.
Don't have info right now but can post in a day or two when I have access to policy.

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iPad Fan

Why not wait until your initial 12 months warrantee has expired before researching into a new one? And then, I plan on Apple care if I deem I need it, and by that I mean if I get the hint of any malfunctions over the first year.

So far, touch wood, my iPod touch has been as good as the day I bought it all those years ago. I find apple stuff of excellent quality so far

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I could be wrong but I don't think this is what the OP was referring to.
Your suggestion does not address dropping it a pool accidentally, or breaking the glass accidentally, or having it stolen.
Insurance as I alluded to in my prior post does.

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iPad Ninja

My contents cover on my home insurance will/can be ordered to cover all miss haps. As for going out and about? Yup, I dunno. Not crossed my mind. But again, in my country your home contents insurance can be annexed for that kind of thing.

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iPad Fan

My contents cover on my home insurance will/can be ordered to cover all miss haps. As for going out and about? Yup, I dunno. Not crossed my mind. But again, in my country your home contents insurance can be annexed for that kind of thing.

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Insurance claims manager in the US for 29 years here.
Not sure how UK policies are written but generally, yes, the iPad is covered on a homeowners policy.
HOWEVER, for a loss to be covered, it must be as result of a specified peril.
While riders or floaters are available for all risk on some personal items, that ends up costing more in premium in return for said all risk coverage.
Furthermore, items maintained away from the home on a regular basis may be subject to reduced limits.
So, a fire to your home, theft in your home, all covered.
Drop it in the pool, or on the ground and damage it, mysterious disappearance, NOT covered.
Your grandson wrecking it on you (yes, call it crazy but I am a sucker for when that 4 year old asks to use it), not covered on your homeowners.

Lastly and more importantly, in my case as in the case of many, homeowner deductible is quite high. Mine is $1,000 and obviously more than the cost of the iPad. Also, claims may result in increased premium and loss of policy via cancellation. You can avoid all that for $60 a year and only a $50 deductible.

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iPad Ninja

yes, for me to specify an annex on specifics on my home insurance i'd pay. especially if taken out of the house. i certainly dont insure my guitars on my house insurance for the requirements i want.

London? well, there's tons of specific independent mobile phone insurers in this country (usually web based, much cheaperness) that offer fully comprehensive coverage for a minimal premium. most (or a lot) cover your 'mp3' player as well. do a google search and some research. im sure you'll find something.

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